Looks like Obama’s plan to cover his own posterior has now taken it’s toll on Susan Rice, who is dropping out of the running for Secretary of State.
Of course, she blames Republicans:
NBC NEWS – Embattled U.N. envoy Susan Rice is dropping out of the running to be the next secretary of state after months of criticism over her Benghazi comments, she told NBC News on Thursday.
“If nominated, I am now convinced that the confirmation process would be lengthy, disruptive and costly – to you and to our most pressing national and international priorities,” Rice wrote in a letter to President Obama, saying she’s saddened by the partisan politics surrounding her prospects.
“That trade-off is simply not worth it to our country…Therefore, I respectfully request that you no longer consider my candidacy at this time,” she wrote in the letter obtained by NBC News.
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In her letter to Obama, Rice took aim at her GOP critics.
“The position of secretary of state should never be politicized,” she wrote, adding, “I’m saddened that we have reached this point, even before you have decided whom to nominate. We cannot afford such an irresponsible distraction from the most pressing issues facing the American people.”
Jedediah Bila says MSNBC is now making this about race:
Andrea Mitchell talking about how "a woman and woman of color" has been forced out. You just can't make this stuff up.
— Jedediah Bila (@JedediahBila) December 13, 2012
MSNBC talking about "a right-wing witch hunt" against Susan Rice. LMAO.
— Jedediah Bila (@JedediahBila) December 13, 2012